Cold sores on tongue or any kind of cold sores can be simply defined as a problem or a disease in which an individual witnesses small blister type eruptions on nose, lips, tongue, and mouth among certain other places. These cold sores take place due to a virus. Cold sores which take place usually stay on a few days. In fact usually viral infections get cured with the help of strong immunity and automatic defense mechanism from the body. However in this case cold sores on tongue, lips, mouth, nose etc keeps taking place despite one undergoing medication. Thus people who suffer from cold sores are always looking out for remedies of how to get rid of cold sores fast and permanently.
Interestingly, researchers have still not found a concrete reason why cold sores take place. While some of the visible reasons have been attributed to flu, fever apart from others. Apart from that some have also said that the ultraviolet radiation or harmful UV by the sun have also been reasons for cold sores on lips, nose and other areas. At times stress causes change in one’s immunity system which leads to the formation of cold sores. Hormonal changes, tension, thyroid, trauma and other such factors have also been often attributed as to be causes of cold sores. However a definite reason for occurrence of cold sores is yet to be found.
It has been noticed that usually cold sores soothe or heal away with passage of time. However in the event of the cold sores getting very severe, one is advised to undergo treatment. There are several ointments and medicated skin creams through which one can bid adieu to cold sores on tongue, lips, nose, and mouth among other places. In fact there are certain anti biotics for enhancement of one’s immunity systems.
There are several patients of cold sores who are always looking out for natural remedies for how to get rid of cold sores fast. Some of them include the following:
- Application of a paste of witch hazel usually ends up providing instant relief from the severe pain and inflammation
- Putting a warm tea bag every one hour on a blister would also be a good idea to curb the pain
- The process of healing would be expedited in the event of applying lemon based balm when one sees visible symptoms of cold sores
- One can rub aloe vera oil or its raw form on the cold sores
So if you are suffering from cold sores on tongue or your mouth, tongue and other areas one can seek relief from any of these useful methods!

